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B O M B E L A I N M O T I O N
The first Gautrain Rail Car was launched in July 2008 in Derbyshire, UK
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B O M B E L A I N M O T I O N
Key Features of the Gautrain Electrostar Units Two CCTV cameras per car will record to an
on-board DVD system. While images are stored
locally they may also be viewed on the Intellgent
Display Unit (IDU) in the driver's cab.
The audio system supports two-way passenger
emergency communication between alarm
units in the passenger areas and the driver in
the active cab.
Gautrain's state-of-the-art design incorporates
crash and crush worthiness, and is fully
compliant with modern safety requirements.
Central control of the system is managed from
the Operation and Maintenance Centre situated
at the depot, and is provided by the EBI Screen
Centralised Traffic Control system.
Relying on integrated computer systems, the
Gautrain Electrostar unit Operation and Maintenance Centre will monitor
the continuous supply of power throughout
Rail cars Level boarding, matching the height and Gautrain's network.
The Gautrain system will have 24 train sets, minimising the horizontal gap between A fully computerised rail signalling system will
each consisting of four cars. This totals as 96 Gautrain's rail car floor and the platform will be managed via the Operation and
rail cars designed to run at an operational allow easy access for children, mobility impaired Maintenance Centre. Efficient signalling will
speed of 160 kilometres per hour. commuters, shoppers with heavy bags and prevent train-to-train collisions and ensure safe
Of the 96 rail cars, ten are specially customised the elderly. movements at junctions or crossings as well
for use on the airport link, which contain Each train set will have a section allocated to as maintaining safe following distances.
additional features such as extra luggage space wheelchairs. The entire Gautrain system will The Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system
and wider seats. The other 86 rail cars are also accommodate mobility, sight and hearing will monitor the trains' top speed limit of 160
designed for commuter services. impaired passengers. kilometres per hour as well as every lesser
The train sets serving the airport link will be Cleaning personnel as well as an automatic speed limitation, which will be pre-set for every
made up of either 1 x 4-car or 2 x 4-car sets, train washing plant will ensure that trains are single metre of track. Should the driver exceed
with the two front cars of the leading train set kept clean inside and out. the posted speed limit at any point by more
being the specially customised airport cars. than three kilometres per hour, an alarm will
Each four-car commuter train set can Real time passenger information sound in his cab. At more than six kilometres
comfortably carry up to 321 seated passengers. Gautrain is fitted with a fully integrated audio per hour above the posted speed limit the
and visual Passenger Information System train's service brakes will be automatically
(PIS). applied to slow the train to below the posted
External visual information consists of a speed limit. The system also has the ability to
destination display using ultra-bright yellow bring a train safely to a stop in the unlikely
LEDs fitted to the front of the train. event that a driver is incapacitated.
Inside the train, each rail car is fitted with two Extensive testing and training will be carried
high resolution display units providing out on the six kilometre test track being laid
information on the train's destination, updates adjacent to the train depot in Midrand.
on its progress along the route and notifications Trains will also be safely stored overnight at
as stations are approached. the train depot.
Interior of the Gautrain vehicle In the unlikely event of delays, train drivers
Comfort and conductors will be able to broadcast
Trains will ride on air suspension to ensure announcements using the train's public address
smooth travel at 160 kilometres per hour. system.
Each car will have two electrically-operated
sliding plug doors on each side and two roof Safety and security
mounted units providing heating, ventilation Tight security on trains and stations is
and air conditioning (HVAC). maintained through access control and
Attractive upholstery will be used-a form of electronic surveillance, with over 650 Closed-
soft, woven cloth that is durable and easy to Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras and visible
clean. policing. At Bombardier's Assembly Plant in Derby, UK
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B O M B E L A I N M O T I O N
While not yet a construction giant, SPG's growth over the past 18 months
has been testament of the company's capabilities to create long term
sustainable business beyond Gautrain.
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B O M B E L A I N M O T I O N
Recent Additions to the SPG Team Simon Masedi and Nivesh Sirputh are Civil
Engineers who have until recently been
seconded to the BCJV Design Department.
Over the last year the SPG team has grown to as HR officer. Previously with SPG and They have now joined the SPG Centurion
meet increased operations both at Head Office seconded to the Project in February 2007, and Sandton site teams respectively.
and on the various construction sites. At Head Lenor has rejoined SPG full time where she Julia Mothiba (Quantity Surveyor) and Saules
Office: assists the HR Director. Mashele (Concrete Foreman) are based at
Monica Jeffries has joined as Accountant. Esther Makwela is the new HR Payroll the Midrand Depot and Leomax Mncube
Monica studied towards her CIS (Chartered Administrator. Esther administers all payroll (Building Foreman).is at Sandton Station.
Institute of Secretaries and Administrators) related functions. Andy Nowack (Senior Contracts Manager),
Diploma and graduated in 1996. Sonti Tsupa has added the PR & Asanda Zilwa (Engineer), Thabo Jaxa
Collin Govender has been appointed as Communications portfolio to her current role (Engineer) and Humbulani Sadiki (Learner)
Security Executive. Collin has extensive as Secretary/Office Administrator. are on the Centurion Grouting contract.
experience in the Defence Force and Pulane Monageng has joined SPG as Matsieli "Ndala" Mokoena (Industrial
Security Industry. Collin and his team of Receptionist. Relations officer), Solly Mbalane and Daniel
dedicated managers and supervisors are Ngwako (Dispatch Supervisors) have joined
charged with managing the security of the We are also pleased to welcome the following the Induna Tippers team.
various Gautrain sites. SPG team members who have recently joined the
Lenor Kaeflin (formerly McBride) has joined various site teams: We look forward to the contributions of all on the
project.
Centurion Site Reaches One Million Lost Time Injury (LTI) Free Man-hours
Health and safety is of high priority in Gautrain Please continue to focus on your safety efforts.
construction. There is still a long, and challenging Remember - accidents hurt, safety doesn't!
journey ahead. Only through full commitment from
all will we reach our next target of 1,5 million LTI
Congratulatory award to DP6 free man-hours.
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FOCUS ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Bombela CJVs protection of Trees 30 000 shrubs would be required to meet the
comprehensive screening requirements specified
in the DF EMP.
(Bombela) is required to replace all indigenous
trees, with a stem diameter of larger than 200mm, The DFEMP further specifies that all trees are
to be replaced during the rehabilitation phase of required to meet size specifications and all trees
the project. to be planted on the project are to be indigenous.
Of the total number of trees felled, 2458 were Keeping in mind that all the major 2010 infrastructure
indigenous while 8969 trees were not indigenous. projects will be undertaking finishing work for the
This resulted in a requirement of 2458 indigenous start of the soccer spectacle, at the same time that
trees that would have to be replaced along the Gautrain will be working on its alignment and
During the construction of the Gautrain project a alignment of the project. stations, there will simply not be enough trees
total number of 11427 trees were felled and around to meet all the requirements.
removed. This process took place during the In addition to the requirement of replacing
preparation phase where the sites were cleared to indigenous trees along the alignment, another Bombela CJV has therefore already placed
allow construction to start. Each tree was surveyed (approximately) 2500 trees are required for general "growing" contracts with reputable plant growers
and identified prior to being felled and all records landscaping in and around the newly designed and to start growing all the required species of trees
kept as reference. constructed stations and key focus areas, and shrubs to the required size for when it will be
designated for landscaping. A net amount of at required at the end of construction. This ensures
The Draft Final Environmental Management Plan least 5000 trees are therefore required during the a guaranteed bank of trees will be supplied and
(DFEMP) Revision 5 specifies that the contractor rehabilitation phase of the project. An estimated delivered as required by the construction program.
A Mole snake rescued for relocation Harmless Mole snakes are the most common A Chameleon rescued at the Midrand Station site
snakes in the Midrand (DP5) area but venomous
snakes such as Night Adders and Spitting Cobras
have also been caught and relocated
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P E O P L E P E R F O R M A N C E
Kasturie Pillay - Behind The 2008 R2 Gold Coin The month of August was a special month for all
women in South Africa, and more so for Bombela's
very own Kasturie Pillay. A CAD designer with
Bombela Electrical & Mechanical Works (E&M),
Kasturie is the young woman behind the design
and modelling of the new R2 gold coin.
Kedibone Metsing: Reaching New Heights from Flag Lady This project brings a lot of opportunities for people
like me and others. Being a Flag Lady, I realized
to Document Controller I was an important part of the Health and Safety
team and knew there could be more I could do in
Having joined the Gautrain project in June 2006 I entered various beauty pageants, such as Miss the safety area.
as a Flag Lady, Kedibone Metsing has steadily Kaizer Chiefs 2000, where I became first runner
moved up the ranks to Document Controller with up and also won titles like Miss Pimville Celtics What did it take on your part to move up the
Bombela Civils Joint Venture. The All Aboard team 2001 and Miss Youth Initiatives 2003. That was ladder into a position in Document Control?
caught up with the dynamic Kedibone to learn more when I discovered that through dedication and hard I have always been determined about my work,
about her aspirations and what she has had to work, nothing is impossible. This motivated me to and want to over achieve in every goal I set. Within
encounter to get to where she is today. pursue a Diploma in Human Resource Management a week that I took on my role as an Administration
through Boston City Campus. Clerk, I was offered a position as Document
Who is Kedibone? Controller at Shaft E2.
I'm a single mother of two, with a very strong When did you start on the project?
character and I try to stay positive and focused in I joined the Gautrain Project in June 2006 as a Flag How do you feel about working on a Project
everything I do in life. I have always known that Lady seconded from Murray & Roberts. From time like Gautrain?
success is achieved through hard work and a to time I, and two other colleagues would assist Gautrain is a massive project, with its own
positive attitude; and also acknowledge most with administrative functions. That was when I knew challenges. You learn something new everyday
importantly God's blessings in achieving some of that I needed to perform to my utmost ability to and the opportunities are countless. We should all
my goals. ensure that I was considered for better opportunities be proud about contributing towards a project of
that would arise. I was introduced to women like such significance.
Kedibones background Brenda Keys and others who realized my dedication
I grew up in Pimville, Soweto and attended Mondeor and potential and who would give me tasks to assist What would you like to say to other women on
High School where I completed Grade 11. My with administrative duties. That is when I realized the project?
mother was retrenched while I was still in high that I could do more beyond the responsibilities I Always remember - never give up on your dreams
school - that was a difficult period in my life and as had at that stage. and nothing is impossible through hard work and
such I could not continue with Grade 12 during this a positive mindset. Make sure that you make a
time. What were your expectations when you visible impact in your work area and trust in prayer.
accepted the job on the project?
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B O M B E L A I N M O T I O N
By Tseleng Maoba their special complimentary gifts, they noticed how laughter and funky dance moves with others. The
August is the month when women celebrate their these were being eyed by the gentlemen who could E&M women really entertained everyone on the
success, life and the joys of being a woman. On not resist requesting for their significant others. dance floor.
Friday, 08 August "Gautrain women on the move"
came together to celebrate success and The afternoon was spent in good company with Later that afternoon, the ladies were joined by the
opportunities as women on the Gautrain Project. good music and a special treat to a finger lunch, men on the Gautrain project who also decided that
The balcony on the first floor was decorated with Women from the various Bombela entities BCC, the day was worth celebrating.
beautiful Gautrain gold and blue balloons. As the TKC, E&M as well as our client the Provincial
women walked in to enjoy the afternoon and collect Support Team, got an opportunity to share their Phambili Gautrain Phambili!
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B O M B E L A I N M O T I O N
B CJV will be commencing with the erection of commence in mid September 2008 until mid
viaduct spans that will, upon completion, carry the December 2008.
Gautrain from Rhodesfield Station to the O.R.
Tambo International Airport. There will be no height restrictions or lane closures
during this activity and the works will take place
The viaduct spans will be erected to pass over continuously. The erection of the spans will be
Pretoria Road, Albertina Sisulu (R21) Highway, and safe for motorists and is not expected to hamper
the R24 where the viaduct will join the Airport traffic flow.
station. Erection of the spans is expected to
B CJV has completed construction of the deck for construction team to widen the Grand Central
the Gautrain cut & cover structure at New Road. Boulevard extension from a single lane carriageway
The deck was built at the intersection between the into a two-lane carriageway in both directions.
K101 and the New Road extension leading up to Construction of a viaduct pier in the median of the
Grand Central Airport. The cut & cover structure two carriageways will also take place. Once
will serve as an overpass which will allow traffic to completed, Grand Central Boulevard will serve as
safely cross over the Gautrain alignment. an access road towards the Gautrain Midrand
station.
New Road was reinstated on 18 August 2008 whilst
Grand Central extension, constructed as an Access and egress to Grand Central Airport will
alternative access and egress into New Road by be from the newly constructed New Road Bridge
Bombela, was temporarily close. This will allow the at the intersection with K101.
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B U I L D I N G M O M E N T U M
It goes without saying that while we continue with Bombela receives complaints/ queries mainly complaint register that is controlled by both TKC
construction of the Gautrain system, we must also through the following sources: and CJV, and soon E&M, with all the information
take cognisance of the communities and Call Centre forwarded to the Environmental Management
environment affected by such construction activities. Community Liaisons Forum Committee (EMC) in a form of a monthly report.
Bombela's mandate is to take care of communities Gautrain Website Media queries on the other hand are forwarded to
within the construction vicinity as well as any other Office e-mails and direct office calls BCC's media office which is mandated to deal
potential construction disturbances. Mitigation Site offices with all media queries.
thereof has been outlined in the Environmental Media
Management Plan (EMP). The EMP is part of the It is important to note that all Bombela queries/
Project's overall environmental and construction All Bombela entities have committed to resolve / complaints must be logged, resolved and closed-
management document approved by the Gauteng acknowledge all the queries and complaints out, and records of interaction between Bombela
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and within 48 hours as stipulated in the EMP. All and complainants must be kept as evidence of
Environment (GDACE). As part of the EMP, queries/ complaints that come through from the how the queries/ complaints were handled. It is
Bombela is mandated to set up a complaints and Call Centre are allocated with a reference number also important that Communication representatives
queries management system to cater for the public and the query tracked. Once resolved, these are at Business units be aware of all the queries/
who are key stakeholders in the project whether loaded on the system as a case study for future complaints handled by any member in their units
or not they are directly or indirectly affected by the queries of a similar nature. Complaints/ queries and the information received must be forwarded
project. from other Bombela sources are recorded in the to the correct channels.
Complaint
escalated to CJV
and E&M EXEC Monthly complaints register TKC
for resolution by Comms CJV and E&M BCC
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